EcologyIn undisturbed to disturbed (open sites) keranga and mixed dipterocarp
forests up to 600 m altitude. Often along rivers and streams, but also on
hillsides. On sandy to clay soils, but also on limestone and ultramafic. In
secondary forests usually present as a pre-disturbance remnant.

UsesThe leaves are used to treat skin diseases and to clean wounds. They are
also use in as an ingredient of a red dye.